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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.72, 12,353.97 and 2,689.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.72, 12,353.97 and 2,689.06 is: 4,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.72 : 12,353.97 = 2,689.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.72/12,353.97 = 2,689.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.72x = 12,353.97 × 2,689.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.72x = 33,220,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,220,566.57/8,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.72

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